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Estate Cuvée Paso Robles Red Blend

9.239 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.4

Loved it - what a great bottle of wine - all smiles

Loved it - what a great bottle of wine - all smiles

Dec 21st, 2020
Martin G Rivard

Awesome Paso Robles blend: Syrah, Cab, Petit Verdot. I had it 6 months ago and it was tight, incredible what a little time does!
highly recommended!

Awesome Paso Robles blend: Syrah, Cab, Petit Verdot. I had it 6 months ago and it was tight, incredible what a little time does!
highly recommended!

Jan 21st, 2018
M. Ventre

Definitely a Parker styled wine, This. Is. Big. Chewy Dark fruit. Black pepper, and spice.

Definitely a Parker styled wine, This. Is. Big. Chewy Dark fruit. Black pepper, and spice.

Dec 27th, 2014
Aaron Means

The only wine in their lineup I cared for. Really great non traditional Bordeaux blend.

The only wine in their lineup I cared for. Really great non traditional Bordeaux blend.

Aug 30th, 2014
Norman Gennaro

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Oct 15th, 2022
Norman Gennaro

Same as the others. Delicious

Same as the others. Delicious

Oct 15th, 2022
Norman Gennaro

Better after decanting

Better after decanting

Jun 15th, 2020
Mark Flesher

Dark black fruit nose. Pours deep. Full bodied wine. Blackberry, boysenberry, herbs. Middle has black tea and black fruit with espresso bean. Power. Finishes with a fair amount of toasted tannin, dark fruit and some nutty character. Expressive, and seems like it could go another 15 years or so. 2012 and tastes like a 2015.

Dark black fruit nose. Pours deep. Full bodied wine. Blackberry, boysenberry, herbs. Middle has black tea and black fruit with espresso bean. Power. Finishes with a fair amount of toasted tannin, dark fruit and some nutty character. Expressive, and seems like it could go another 15 years or so. 2012 and tastes like a 2015.

Oct 13th, 2018
Mark Flesher

So, as I understand it this one was about 50 Syrah, 30cab, and the balance PV. Good wine, and apparently was opened up yesterday and decanted for quite a few hours before being served toeday. Immediately the front hits you with that Paso Syrah fruit. Blackberry, spiced cinnamon cake, herbal middle. The finish shows tamed acidity and definitely some oxidation likely in part due to the decant times but was showing some pepper and spiced fruitcake. This wine almost seemed to have a bit of an oxidized quality on the finish. IMO, the 20 percent PV and 30% cab really don't show until the very back. The fruit is definitely ample, and it wins that award hands-down with exception to the 2011 Morlet that outdid it in the youthful fruit / jammy fruit category. Finished with lots of oak like the 2008 Blankiet. This one still has 10 years ahead of it easily but was good to enjoy tonight.

So, as I understand it this one was about 50 Syrah, 30cab, and the balance PV. Good wine, and apparently was opened up yesterday and decanted for quite a few hours before being served toeday. Immediately the front hits you with that Paso Syrah fruit. Blackberry, spiced cinnamon cake, herbal middle. The finish shows tamed acidity and definitely some oxidation likely in part due to the decant times but was showing some pepper and spiced fruitcake. This wine almost seemed to have a bit of an oxidized quality on the finish. IMO, the 20 percent PV and 30% cab really don't show until the very back. The fruit is definitely ample, and it wins that award hands-down with exception to the 2011 Morlet that outdid it in the youthful fruit / jammy fruit category. Finished with lots of oak like the 2008 Blankiet. This one still has 10 years ahead of it easily but was good to enjoy tonight.

Jul 29th, 2017
Garrett Langley

Needs more time

Needs more time

Oct 5th, 2015